tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post1348849016639983169..comments2024-03-21T15:59:25.263-05:00Comments on Math Teacher Mambo: More Games and SuchShireen Dadmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-83385647349063658142008-09-02T21:30:00.000-05:002008-09-02T21:30:00.000-05:00Hi Donna,I have 90 minute classes, and I teach fre...Hi Donna,<BR/><BR/>I have 90 minute classes, and I teach freshmen, juniors, & seniors mostly. About an hour into class (whenever it's convenient), I set the timer and I have them get up and move just to clear their minds and get the wiggles out and such. Then we settle back down and finish up the class. Now that works for my style, and I guess you could test it out to see if it works for you.<BR/><BR/>I make sure we work bell to bell with no time to dawdle or take roll or start homework. I have them correct hwk from the overhead first, then do the day's lesson with lots of practice.<BR/><BR/>My suggestions are for math teaching management are the 3 david johnson books (send me e-mail for info: math_mambo@yahoo.com) and for regular management .... I have other book suggestions I'll write about, but this is running too long, and I'd be happy to respond via e-mail.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck,<BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-71004836318359057612008-09-02T20:57:00.000-05:002008-09-02T20:57:00.000-05:00Hi,I ran across your blog while researching block ...Hi,<BR/>I ran across your blog while researching block scheduling. I am a new middle school math teacher, and every school uses block scheduling. The periods run from 85-100 minutes. Some school districts require homework on top of that. I would like to know how you use your time and what suggestions you have for a newbie. Also, how do you handle disruptive students?<BR/>Thanks a million, DonnaDhiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292489584772609153noreply@blogger.com